Joy, with Akwugo Emejulu

Joy -with Akwugo EmejuluWhat comes to mind when you think about joy?And can there be joy in protest and refusal?Someone who's been asking and trying to answer questions about this is Akwugo Emejulu.She's been investigating the relationship between Black feminist joy, ambivalence and futures, asking how Black feminists are remixing political media, meanings and messages to co-create manifestos for change.Akwugo has also been mapping the grassroots organising and activism of women of colour for more than 15 years, and in this episode shares her insights about the role of joy and other emotions in understanding society and social change.Plus: Akwugo introduces us to the work of bell hooks, including her take on Beyonc's album "Lemonade", and gives her pop culture recommendations for some Japanese anime, much to Alexis' delight!